What....you had me in a panic there for a minute. I just checked Southwest's luggage policy. Here it is: (also note luggage checkin time in Orlando on the return)
Southwest Airlines Baggage Information
Checked and Carryon Baggage
Checked Baggage
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Baggage Allowance: For each ticketed Customer, Southwest allows three (3) checked pieces with size limitations for each individual piece. <LI class=listDoubleSpace>
Excess Baggage: Excess baggage will be charged at the rate of $50.00 for the first (1st) through the ninth (9th) extra bag and $110.00 for each piece checked thereafter. <LI class=listDoubleSpace>
Weight and Size Allowance: Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Effective March 1, 2005, overweight items from 51 to 70 pounds will be accepted for a charge of $25.00 per item. Items weighing from 71 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (i.e., surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a charge of $50.00 per item. Any item weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as Air Cargo. However, Customers cannot use SWA Cargo unless classified as a Known Shipper as defined by the FAA or FAA approved Indirect Air Carriers (IAC). For all Cargo inquires please call the Cargo Sales and Service Center at 1-800-533-1222. <LI class=listDoubleSpace>
Liability: Unless excess value is declared and charges paid at the time of checkin, Southwest Airlines' liability for lost, damaged or delayed baggage is limited to $2,800.00 per fare-paying Customer. <LI class=listDoubleSpace>
Late Check-In: When checking luggage, allow sufficient time for it to be placed on your flight. Luggage checked less than 30 minutes before scheduled departure at curbside or at the ticket counter will be tagged with a Late Check-In Tag.
The following airports now require a 45-minute baggage checkin or the baggage will be considered Late Checked:
- Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
- Chicago Midway (MDW)
- Denver (DEN)
- Las Vegas (LAS)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Phoenix (PHX)
- Orlando (MCO).
Although every effort will be made to get late checked baggage on your flight, in the event your baggage does not arrive with you at your destination, Southwest will not assume delivery charges to get your baggage to you.
MerryMeeting said:
I was hoping to get away with one suitcase...
but, nope...I will be bringing two...Southwest is allowing 3 for 2 people. 50 pound weight limit...which stinks.
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want to leave earlier or perhaps later than what the company might schedule. With that I am a little hesitant to participate. What do you think?
I am going to the spa to be pampered the day before the cruise. 
